Wood’s Powr-Grip MT5HV11AC - Manual (Page 15)

Rev 19.0/1-14 13 MT5HV11AC: #35086
T
O
T
ILT THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Make sure load is positioned correctly on lifter (see T
O
A
PPLY
);
unbalanced loads may tilt unexpectedly.
Remember that the load requires more vertical space when tilted
to the upright position, as well as more horizontal space when
tilted to the flat position. Make sure there is sufficient clearance
for the load to tilt without contacting the operator or any nearby
objects. Maintain a firm grip on the control handle to keep the
load under control at all times. Lift upward or press downward on
the control handle to tilt the load as desired, and continue to
apply pressure as necessary to maintain the desired load
orientation. If load size permits, maintain control with the handle
throughout the tilt. For loads with overhang, it may be necessary
to release the control handle as the load approaches the flat position. If so, keep the load under
control using hand cups or other appropriate means.
T
O
R
ELEASE THE
P
ADS FROM THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Load must be fully supported before releasing vacuum pads.
When the load is at rest and fully supported, move the lever on the vacuum control valve to the
“RELEASE” position: Pull outward on the lever's knob, move the lever all the way downward and
then release it. This forces air into the vacuum pads, quickly breaking the vacuum seal. After
the pads have disengaged completely from the load, move the lifter away. Then place the lifter
in stand-by mode as directed in the following discussion.
About Stand-By Mode
The lifter's vacuum control valve features a neutral position that reduces the amount of time
required for the lifter to attach to a load and obtain full vacuum. To utilize this feature, pull
outward on the lever's knob, move the lever to the center position and then release it. Placing
the valve lever in the center position closes off the vacuum line that connects the vacuum pads
to the vacuum generating system, causing vacuum to build up in the line.
WARNING: Never move valve lever to center position while lifter is supporting
load.
Stand-by mode may only be used when the lifter is not supporting a load. The operator must
never move the valve lever to the center position while the lifter is supporting a load, because
this could result in a load release and possible injury to the operator.